Pre-university course for international students

Kuban State University, like most Russian universities, uses Russian as the language of instruction. Therefore, if one decides to continue education, get a diploma (Bachelor's or Master's) or defend a thesis at our University, they should have a sufficient level of the Russian language. Language training is offered by the preparatory Department of Kuban State University, which implements additional general education programs preparing foreign citizens to the professional educational programs conducted in Russian language. The offered programs meet the requirements of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and include Russian language traning as well as academic disciplines in the chosen profession (specialization).

The Preparatory Department provides five training programs, which also meet the requirements of education standards of pre-University training in Russia.

• Economics program: Russian language (748 hours), mathematics (120 hours), computer science (72 hours), social studies (120 hours), history of Russia (120 hours).
• Humanities program: Russian language (748 academic hours), Russian literature (72 academic hours), history of Russia (120 academic hours), social studies (120 academic hours).
• Medicine and Biology program: Russian language (748 academic hours), chemistry (120 academic hours), physics (100 academic hours), biology (120 academic hours).
• Natural Sciences program: Russian language (748 academic hours), mathematics (120 academic hours), physics (100 academic hours), chemistry (120 academic hours).
• Engineering program: Russian language (748 academic hours), mathematics (120 academic hours), physics (100 academic hours), computer science (72 academic hours), drawing (60 academic hours).

We recommend you to pre-select a training program related to your subsequent studies at one of the University's faculties.

It is important to know that in Russian higher education institutions, one lesson lasts 1.5 astronomical hours without a break or 2 academic hours (i.e. 1 academic hour = 45 minutes). The above number of academic hours in Russian and specialized disciplines includes only classroom time.

Russian language sections are held in groups of 8-12 students. Groups for specialized disciplines are formed of 8-35 students. The proficiency level in Russian is determined by preliminary testing, there are groups for elementary level students, along with ones for more advanced learners.

The period of training at the Preparatory Department takes from 10 till 12 months in total, i.e. a full academic year, which usually starts on September/October/November 1. The academic year is divided into 2 semesters: the autumn semester and the spring semester. The first semester mainly includes intensive training in Russian (4-6 ac.hours per day); the selected specialization’s subjects are gradually added to the language classes.

Lessons that a student misses or ones coinciding with Russian national holidays will not be filled in.

After completing their studies at the Preparatory Department, foreign students have to pass final test on the Russian language and two other tests on disciplines of the chosen specialization. Based on the testing results, a Certificate of Kuban State University is issued. Please note that passing the Preparatory Department exams/tests does not equal University admission.

The educational program of the Preparatory Department is in demand mainly among those going to continue their studies at our University and get a diploma (Bachelor/Master/Specialist). However, this program does not obstruct the intentions of those wishing to study only the Russian language, culture and/or history of Russia. If you already speak Russian at an intermediate level and want to improve your language skills and/or learn more about the culture, literature or history of the Russian Federation etc., you can join this program from the second semester.

In the 2022/2023 academic year, the tuition fee at the Preparatory Department is 125,000 rubles. For all students, there is a possibility of per-semester payment. Please note that this amount only includes tuition fee. Accommodation at the KubSU dormitory and other services are paid separately.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?

STEP 1: PREPARATION AND SENDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

• To apply for admission for the Preparatory Department, you need to prepare the following documents:
  • A scanned copy of your international passport ((passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended date of entry. For example: if classes start on September 1, 2022 and you need to enter on August 25, then your passport must be valid until at least March 20, 2024.)
  • Correctly filled in and signed application form (see attached file);
  • Scanned copies of educational documents (for admission to undergraduate programs, CERTIFICATE of secondary education or its equivalent is required, for admission to master's programs, a bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required)
    ! ! ! ATTENTION: before coming to Russia, it is necessary to legalize educational documents. You can learn more about the legalization procedure, as well as check what type of legalization is required for your documents here https://nic.gov.ru/ru/proc/lega.
• After you prepare the documents, you need to send them by email to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru. In the subject line of the letter, indicate «Your Surname. Application. Pre-university course». (For example: «Johnson. Application. Pre-university course»). Before submitting, double-check your documents:
  • scanned copy of the passport;
  • filled in and signed application form;
  • scanned copy of educational documents

STEP 2. APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION, SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT ON EDUCATION

• Consideration of the application takes at least 10 business days. Upon approval of the application, the University will send you a contract on education by e-mail mentioned in the application. Along with the contract, you will be sent an additional information documents:
  • Consent to process personal data
  • «Information for students of the Russian language program arriving in Russia»
    ! ! ! It should be carefully studied, printed and signed by the applicant.
• Please read the contract on education carefully, print it, and, if you agree with the terms of the contract, sign it on the third page, next to your full name and surname.
• Please note that the contract is to be signed personally by the student. The signature must match the signature in the passport.
• Please scan and send the signed contract and "Information for students of the Pre-university course program arriving in Russia " to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru. In the subject line of the letter, indicate «Your Surname. Contract. Pre-university course». (For example: «Johnson. Contract. Pre-university course»).
• Fill out a consent to the processing of personal data and send to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru
• Within 7 business days, the agreement will be signed by the University and sent to your email.

STEP 3. TUITION PAYMENT

• After you receive a copy of the contract on education signed by the University, you need to pay the tuition fee.
• Payment is made using the bank details of the University or online. If you need the “Invoice for payment” please inform the University by email to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru, in the subject line of the letter indicate «Pre-university course. Invoice. Your Surname» (For example: «Pre-university course. Invoice. Johnson»). The University will prepare an invoice for you within 3-5 working days.
• As soon as you pay for the course, send a scanned copy of the receipt to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru. In the subject line of the letter, indicate «Your Surname. Receipt. Pre-university course». (For example: «Johnson. Receipt. Pre-university course»).
• When the payment is transferred you will be enrolled as a student of the Preparatory Department.

STEP 4. INVITATION PROCESS

• After you are enrolled, the University begins the process of issuing an invitation. Usually this procedure takes at least 40-45 days from the date of admission.
• The invitation fee is 800 rubles and it is included in the tuition fee.
• It is necessary to contact the Russian Embassy in your country in advance and find out what documents you need to apply for a student visa. Addresses and webpages of Russian Consulates can be found here.
• After the invitation is issued, it will be sent to you by e-mail.

STEP 5. GETTING AN INVITATION AND ISSUING A VISA

• After receiving an invitation, you need to apply to a Russian Embassy or Consulate to obtain a visa. Addresses and webpages of Russian Consulates can be found here.
• After obtaining a visa and purchasing tickets, send your flight information to russianpreparatory@kubsu.ru attaching a photo of your visa. Name your letter «Your Surname. Arrival. Pre-university course». (For example: «Johnson. Arrival. Pre-university course»).
• ! ! !ATTENTION: it is necessary to enter Russia at least 30 days before your visa expires.
• When crossing the border, follow the Memo.

STEP 6. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENTERING RUSSIA

• Before entering the Russian Federation, you need to prepare the following documents:
  • Original completed and signed application for admission;
  • Originals of legalized (if necessary) documents on the previous level of education. (You can learn more about the legalization procedure, as well as check what type of legalization is required for your documents here );
  • The original of the signed information document “Information for students of the Pre-university course program arriving in Russia”;
  • Оригинал подписанного согласия на обработку персональных данных;
  • Consent to process personal data;
  • Certificates of vaccinations, as well as a copy of the medical book or its equivalent;
  • 6 color photos 3x4 cm;
  • If you have translated your documents into Russian language, bring the translation with you

Contact information

Diana P. Katrchieva Head of the Preparatory Department for Foreign Nationals and Stateless Personskatrchieva@kubsu.ru russian.preparatory@kubsu.ru